How to pronounce ayre
Say it like AIR. Ayre is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ayre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ayre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR.
What does ayre mean?
- A narrow bar of sand or gravel formed by the sea; a sandbank.
Where does ayre come from?
From an unattested Norn word, from Old Norse eyrr.
Words that rhyme with ayre
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Words that sound like ayre
Questions about saying ayre
How do you pronounce ayre?
Say AIR. The American pronunciation is /ɛr/. In British English it is /ɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ayre?
Ayre is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AIR.
Is ayre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛə/ (AIR).
What words sound the same as ayre?
Ayre sounds the same as air, err, heir in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.